This past weekend, First Book announced the Summer Reading Handshake Tour with the U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the summer, First Book and the USCG Tall Ship Eagle will set sail for reading as the Eagle visits six West Coast ports of call, delivering new books to children in need.

Starting July 5, visitors to the ship who shake hands with the Coasties generate a brand new book for a child in need.

Can’t make it to the West Coast? Extend a virtual handshake by visiting www.firstbook.org/uscg. Follow the voyage and click daily to help generate brand new books to create young readers and tomorrow’s leaders.